Develop large and small applications and enhance existing applications

Support applications

Provide technical advice to internal and external customers

Analyse customer requirements and problems, then implement solutions

Document changes to systems

The post holder will be part of the team responsible for providing 24*7 support for key systems and may be required to be on-call on a rota basis.

Design and build software using agreed standards and tools, sometimes acting as the most senior developer in a small team. This includes influencing other developers to use appropriate technologies and follow processes.

Autonomously support existing applications, including error tracing and fixing.

Document all work in accordance with agreed standards

Conduct reviews of specifications, product backlogs etc. in order to provide feedback on technical issues and create work estimates.

Take an active role in software development events, such as daily scrums, scrum sprint plans, service review etc. Exemplify appropriate behaviour for a Scrum developer, influencing others to do the same.

Lead evaluations and reviews of programming methods, tools and standards.

Continually develop own skills as part of a programme of professional development and mentor others.

Any other reasonable duties as required by the line manager.

Key Skills:

Evidence of up to date professional development practices; including: - Design Principles - Unit/Automated testing - Development methodologies Evidence of an interest in development technologies, and a track record of continuous personal improvement.

Good logical reasoning and ability to resolve complex problems.

Technical Skills:

Essential:

Good working knowledge of C# or Java

SQL

Desirable:

Net

Automated testing including unit testing

MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Database design and ETL processes

GeoSpatial systems experience

C++

HTML

JavaScript

Oracle

SQL Server

IIS

Windows Server (2003 or later)

Team Foundation Server

Engagement with sources of technical knowledge and best practice, applying this to one's work

Experience of working within a service delivery environment with a good understanding of the ITIL framework.

Experience of creating and working from UML-based design documentation.

Experience of code refactoring

Experience of designing and writing unit tests.

Experience of applying design patterns and other design techniques.

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC security clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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